[Erratic Gravy]

Just got myself one of these little doodads -( a product that Schiit may like to think about producing ? ) hopefully may be of some interest to readers of this forum , its to use on my I phone and Mac running apple music ( hi res lossless ) - let you have my full impression after Easter , but initially -

1) it absolutely tiny - may be a good thing
2) feels very dainty - may not be a good thing
3) adapters for usb and lightning supplied - a very good thing , but a very tight fit
4) scanning electron microscope req to read supplied leaflet - I kid you not !!
5) appears that firmware updates are a tad fussy to instal
6) costs under £60.00
7) MQA too ! ( if I use MQA will I be excommunicated from the forum ? )

sound is typical ESS dac - a little mellifluous but a big improvement on i phone's own dac , perhaps lacks a bit of oomph but we will see !!

 

[EricDH]

For anyone wondering why I'm burning time this evening responding to every little thing, our flight was delayed, so we're back at home another day. This beats screaming at the incompetence of airlines.

I was surprised indeed.

 

[EricDH]

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[Timster]

Fiat settled the “ugliest car” discussion in the 1990s when they released this monstrosity:

Fiat Multipla

that needs a Not Safe For Viewing warning

 

[KoshNaranek]

My vote is for carbon fiber tops. I bet the weight savings would be clearly audible.

I think that Dave would agree that they sound better

 

[Daniel Johnston]

I feel like this was already mentioned (it was mentioned 29 minutes into the Schiit livestream), but the Syn doesn’t have headphone surround.

Given that, anyone able to explain how the headphone effect differs from a simple crossfeed with an adjustment dial to make it more mono? Genuine question I don’t know the answer to.

With headphones, the width and presence knobs allow you to both widen and narrow the soundstage. Think going from dress circle in a concert hall to right on stage. I’ve never had crossfeed do this before. The Mojo 2 and Roon cross feed only narrow the stage. Jason mentioned using the width on the wider setting for movies and the narrow for music (more traditional crossfeed).

The presence is interesting. It is most useful with vocal tracks. You can dial the performer closer or further away. Again, like being 40 rows back or right in performers face. It’s less obvious with classical, but does bring in the center instruments closer (winds, higher brass,etc…).

Hope this clarifies. It’s not a spatializer, but it does do a pretty awesome job creating a 3D audio experience. For $400, it’s worth a try. I’m using it 100% for music right now. I’ll try movies later.

 

[bevanc]

I feel like this was already mentioned (it was mentioned 29 minutes into the Schiit livestream), but the Syn doesn’t have headphone surround.

Given that, anyone able to explain how the headphone effect differs from a simple crossfeed with an adjustment dial to make it more mono? Genuine question I don’t know the answer to.

Ev, was just thinking that a Syn, plus some of the Drop BMR1 desktop powered speakers would be a great little setup. Would Drop consider selling a single one for the center channel? Or a 5 pack?

Link below showing what they look like:

https://drop.com/talk/123221/the-bmr1-sounding-off-on-the-details

 

[scotdouglas]

I can say this: hold on to yer butts!

Oh crap.

SMOKLESS ASHTRAYS ARE COMING!

 

[corndog71]

I always thought these were hideous.

 

[ScubaMan2017]

Ev, was just thinking that a Syn, plus some of the Drop BMR1 desktop powered speakers would be a great little setup. Would Drop consider selling a single one for the center channel? Or a 5 pack?

Link below showing what they look like:

https://drop.com/talk/123221/the-bmr1-sounding-off-on-the-details

@bevanc ... I followed the link. If my ~20 year old nephew or niece ever show interest in audio, I might send them a SYN with the 2 pairs of BMR1. Starving-student audio?

(((I edited out the price & brand name to respect @Jason Stoddard 's thread ToS))). When I eventually pick up an odd little SYN for my nook, I can see how well they perform with my $$$ rig.

 

[ScubaMan2017]

I always thought these were hideous.

1974 was a good year. I was ALMOST in kindergarden. Picture a howling kid in the back. With those above dad-and-(not )-mom looking on.

 

[Festive56]

I always thought these were hideous.

Oh, I don’t know, some of them looked alright…

 

[Festive56]

1969 Mustang Mach I 428 Cobra Jet with the Shaker hood…

 

[Ripper2860]

I always thought these were hideous.

The car or the guy's attire?


** The Ghia was an atrocity. Fortunately the one pictured does not have the partial vinyl roof.

 

[StimpyWan]

Just saw this article this morning. All songs embedded, so these should give me some good listening material...!

THE 100 BEST CLASSIC PROGRESSIVE ROCK SONGS​